LETTER 3286C

IRS Letter 3286C is a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) informing you that you may have overpaid your taxes for a particular year. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as a miscalculation on your tax return, or a change in the tax law that affected your return.

There are a few reasons why you might receive IRS Letter 3286C:

• You made a mistake on your tax return. This could be a simple error, such as adding up your numbers incorrectly, or it could be a more complex mistake, such as claiming a deduction that you’re not eligible for.
• The IRS made a mistake processing your tax return. This is less common, but it can happen. If the IRS makes a mistake, they will send you a notice to explain the error and how they will correct it.
• The tax law changed after you filed your tax return. If the tax law changed and it affects your return, the IRS may send you a notice to explain the change and how it will affect your refund.

• If you receive IRS Letter 3286C, you should review the notice carefully to understand what the IRS is saying and why you are receiving a refund. If you agree with the IRS, there is no need to take any further action. Your refund will be issued automatically within 6-8 weeks of the date of the notice.
• However, if you disagree with the IRS, you have the right to appeal. To do this, you will need to file a Form 1040-X Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. You can find this form on the IRS website.